Friday, 16 March 2018

As soon as I saw the email from Beauty Papers mentioning it I was straight on to BeyondPod (fuck iTunes) to listen. My heart sank a bit. 81 minutes. 81 whole minutes. I couldn't focus on anything for that long. I could've watched a (probably) shite film on Netflix in that time. I could've rewatched nearly four episodes of Friends for the millionth time. But I had to wash the gargantuan pile of dishes (no I don't have a dishwasher - I live in a dump) so I thought I'd listen for a bit.

Well. It was cool as mince. I was hanging on Val Garland's every word. So many iconic looks were described that are still so fresh in my mind, it was great to hear about their creation.

The only thing that could make this better would be links in the podcast description so that I could instantly see these looks again, and people new to her work could see what they're on about. However while looking up Val's work I've discovered even more brilliantly weird stuff she's responsible for. So that's good.

I wish my existence could have afforded me a visit to Val's salon. Go listen. You'll feel exactly the same. Next episode, please.

Monday, 12 March 2018

If I used logic I would use all my money to pay the builders and to save for holidays I've committed to but can't really afford.

And yet. Here I am. Happy as a clam.

In possession of a rather expensive (by my standards) chapeau.

I couldn't help it.

Despite having no real connection to the lady* I decided I needed a piece from Anna Dello Russo's archive. I have enjoyed looking at her outfits over the years so I went for it. Thank you Net-a-Porter.

*I did find myself standing next to her outside a Chanel show** in Paris a couple of years ago - does that count?

**I was not invited to the Chanel show. I am a nobody. I was just loitering outside.

This is reminding me that I bought a bad ass snake bracelet from the collection ADR did with H&M a few years ago. I need to dig that thing out.